Taj Mahal

Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, who built the world-renowned monument Taj Mahal, was remembered on his 354th death anniversary.
Locals carry a 300-meters-long (seven-coloured chadar) religious cloth to be offered at the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan during 354th death anniversary of Shah Jahan at Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Thousands(60,000) of people visited the mausoleum to offer prayers.
A 300 metre long seven-coloured chadar (sheet) was laid on the graves of the Mughal emperor Shahjahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
During the anniversary celebration, the visitors got a rare opportunity to see the graves in the basement of the mausoleum as normally people are permitted to the replica of the graves on the first floor (platform).

The Rest house at the right side of Taj Mahal. And an exact replica of the rest house at the left side of the Taj but used as a mosque.

The Taj Mahal gate also is grand building in itself.The Taj Mahal gate with series of Pillars on either side.The Taj Mahal Gate from up close.

For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love, and few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.